This 'Zero Trust' Phone Might Be The Most Secure Smartphone Ever
A smartphone made by software company Sikur offers cutting-edge security measures without breaking the bank. However, although its features make it among the most secure handsets on the market, it does come with a catch. With hacking exploits becoming universal nowadays, it's getting harder for users to trust their smartphones regularly.
This is where Sikur comes into the picture, a cybersecurity firm that started in 2014, specializing in developing "military-level protection" solutions. Aside from aiding organizations with battling cyber threats, the company's also been producing smartphones since 2015, coming up with hack-proof models such as the Granite Phone and SikurPhone. These handsets were proven to be a nightmare for hackers to break into, but now, Sikur is working on a model that might make physical key log-ins seem unnecessary. Related: Updating To iOS 15 Is Now Mandatory As Apple Axes iOS 14 Security Updates
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According to Engadget, the company's latest smartphone, dubbed the Sikur One, runs on Android 11, albeit with tighter security measures. It utilizes an authentication token system that forgoes the need for passwords, called Sikur ID, considered a zero-trust system. It comes with a 6.5-inch screen, 4GBs of RAM, 128GBs of expandable storage, an octa-core processor, a triple-lens primary shooter, a 3MP secondary camera, and a hefty 4,000mAh battery. The handset also supports two SIM cards, but connectivity is limited to 4G. Sikur One reportedly costs about $274, which includes a one-year license.
Even Google is worried, given how some malicious hacks are getting. Having a smartphone that can protect itself from such attacks is
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